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Thursday, August 21, 2014

James Foley killing: Why ISIS beheaded the U.S. journalist

The gruesome video showing the beheading of journalist James Foley may actually befuelling the popularity of ISIS, which is likely unconcerned that the "barbarity" of the video will galvanize Americansupport for U.S. airstrikes in Iraq.

"For months, they’ve been beheading, amputating the hands of thieves, crucifying people in areas they control in Syria," said Stewart, a former special agent with the U.S. State Department who was involved in hundreds of terrorism investigations.